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Fantasy World Lilacs & Champagne Emil Amos and Alex Hall of the instrumental post-rock band Grails launched the side project Lilacs & Champagne in the early 2010s to delve into cinematic, sample-based music similar to instrumental hip-hop. Their electronic textures influenced Grails' music and Amos' solo work. "Fantasy World," the first Lilacs & Champagne release in nearly a decade, features eerie voices, ominous melodies, and dusty breakbeats. The album retains their signature heady psychedelia and dark humor. Highlights include "Ill Gotten Gains" with its spooky funhouse vibe, "Rude Dream" with its atmospheric gloom, and "Fantasy Land," which evokes a noir-inspired Madlib beat. The track "Evil Has No Boundaries" stands out for its bizarre and humorous stage banter, set to cut-up drums and guitars. "Leprotic Phantasies" features infectious rhythms and Pink Floyd-like vocals, while "Ordinary Man" offers rainy-day guitar riffs and dream-like lucidity.

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Drifts and Surfaces Elori Saxl Elori Saxl's Drifts and Surfaces is a short album featuring three commissioned pieces inspired by her time on Madeline Island in Lake Superior. It blends chamber instruments, analog synths, and nature recordings, with many sounds digitally manipulated. "Drifts I" evokes underwater imagery with fluttery tones and lake recordings. "Drifts II" has a jittery, ambient texture with dramatic harmonics. "Surfaces" features unprocessed baritone saxophone and glass marimba, giving a sense of coming up for air. The album is a cohesive blend of natural and synthetic sounds.

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How to Color a Thousand Mistakes Orcas Orcas’ new album, "How to Color a Thousand Mistakes," marks their most fully realized work since their 2014 release "Yearling." The songs are more direct and emphatic, reflecting their life and musical experiences. Highlights include "Riptide," with Pioulard's vocals against stormy guitars and keyboards. The album fits well with the dream pop and shoegaze resurgence, featuring contributions from Slowdive's Simon Scott and Mono's Dahm Majuri Cipolla. Balancing ethereal and grounded elements, the album showcases heavy guitar on "Wrong Way to Fall" and new wave touches on "Swells" and "Fare." Irisarri’s sonic detail and Pioulard’s vocals remain central, making this a welcome return for fans and a great introduction for new listeners.

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New Release Water Still Flows Rich Ruth Water Still Flows" is the fourth album by multi-instrumentalist Michael Rich Ruth and his second with Third Man. Known for his ambient and dark ambient music, Ruth incorporates influences from black and doom metal bands like Carcass and Sleep, using vintage equipment to create a fresh sound. His unique approach involves sending experimental drones to collaborators without specific instructions, resulting in organically evolving tracks. The album features musicians like drummer Reuben Gingrich, harpist Mikaela Davis, and saxophonists Sam Que and Jarad Steiner. Key tracks include "Action at a Distance," which blends new age drones with synths and saxophones; "Crying in the Trees," combining piano, bells, harp, and doomy guitar; "God Won't Speak," starting with Indian percussion samples and building into a rich tapestry of sounds; and "No Muscle No Memory," featuring harmonic patterns with saxophone solos and intense guitar riffs.

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New Release Invisible Cinema Aaron Parks Parks' elegant and restrained style, along with Moreno's complementary guitar work, creates a dynamic interplay. Tracks like "Peaceful Warrior" and "Nemesis" showcase the band's inventive timing and expressive performances. The album emphasizes ensemble cohesion over individual showmanship, establishing Parks as a skilled soloist and composer. "Invisible Cinema" is a notable debut that highlights the strong improvisational communication within the band and solidifies Parks' role as a leading jazz artist.

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Groove Down Somebody GROOVE DOWN is an Edinburgh-based 5-piece band led by vocalist and lyricist Rue Cooper. Their second single, "Somebody," showcases their mission to revive the city's funk and disco scene with a blend of multicultural musical styles. The band members include Joan Blasco (keys), Michael Falleman (guitar), Gregor Wilson (bass), and Xabi Villares (drums). Influenced by funk, R&B, soul, disco, jazz, and gospel, their music is energetic and spirited. "Somebody" tells the story of two women falling for each other during a night out, with Rue's captivating voice paired with dynamic riffs and rhythmic beats. The band, despite being in its early stages, is poised for success, with regular performances in Edinburgh's live music venues.

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New Release The Healer Sumac Genre: Pop/Rock SUMAC's fifth studio album is a complex and ambitious metal work that demands patience from its listeners. The trio—guitarist/vocalist Aaron Turner, drummer Nick Yacyshyn, and bassist Brian Cook—craft intricate, multi-part compositions that challenge traditional musical structures. The 26-minute "World of Light" exemplifies this with a mix of heavy guitar sludge, chaotic drumming, and Turner's guttural growls, depicting a journey from dystopia to rebirth. "Yellow Dawn" starts with droning organ before transitioning to intense riffs and psychedelic elements. "New Rites" features Turner's most strained vocals, while "The Stone's Turn" combines shouting and chaotic tempo changes. SUMAC's music defies categorization, blending sludgy riffs, free jazz, noise, and drone to create a transcendent and emotionally intense experience.

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